SCIENCE
Observations of celestial bodies are possible through Hubble, which was launched in 2014, and NASA's Juno, which orbits Jupiter built by Lockheed Martin.
Hubble, NASA's space telescope, has been tracking the development and history of various galaxies, black holes, dark matter, and more since its deployment in 1990. The Hubble Telescope has also been monitoring the interplanetary weather of the gaseous planets beyond our solar system. Today, Hubble has captured an incredible discovery about Jupiter and Uranus.
The telescope's Outer Planet Atmospheres Legacy (OPAL) Program has been providing us with interesting, ever-evolving pictures of the large planets since its inception in 2014. Hubble has shown that the northern low latitudes of Jupiter experience more severe storms than the rest of the planet, with a unique pattern of alternating storms creating a "vortex street" in astronomical parlance.
Since 2014, when the telescope's Outer Planet Atmospheres Legacy (OPAL) Program began, it has given us intriguing, ever-changing images of the huge planets and their atmospheres. Jupiter's weather has been shown to be particularly tumultuous by the Hubble programme, with the planet showing a peculiar pattern of alternating storms that form a "vortex street" in astronomical parlance at low northern latitudes.
According to NASA, these storms may occasionally merge into a single, much bigger one that might be on par with Jupiter's Great Red Spot in terms of intensity. On January 6, 2023, an image was taken of Jupiter's orange moon lo gleaming through the planet's varied clouds. Scientists and astronomers explain that the differing temperatures at which sulphur is present provide a wide spectrum of colours on lo's surface.
Meanwhile, the Hubble Space Telescope has picked up on shifts in Uranus's climate. Uranus has a peculiar "horizontal" orientation, with its rotation axis inclined just eight degrees with respect to the plane of its orbit. One popular theory postulates that the planet formerly possessed a huge moon that triggered gravitational instability and led to a catastrophic collision.
Also, READ: Geomagnetic storm alert! Massive, unexpected ‘G4’ storm strikes Earth, check its impact
Hubble has monitored the expansion and brightening of the polar cap at the north pole, and found that it occurs every year. In order to understand the role that elements like air circulation, particle characteristics, and chemical processes play in the polar cap's seasonal changes, astronomers are now engaged in the process of detangling these aspects. The most recent snapshot taken by Hubble of Uranus shows that its northern pole seems to be pointing directly towards the Sun.
Meet IIT-JEE topper with AIR 1, scored 352 marks in JEE Advanced, decided to drop out of IIT due to…
After Delhi, odd-even scheme to be implemented in THIS state from November 5 to control...
Jharkhand Assembly Election: Is MS Dhoni entering politics? Poll body makes THIS key announcement
8th Pay Commission update: Government employees likely to get clarity on next pay commission by...
Sara Ali Khan is 'muhfat', was terrified of her in school, says Ananya Panday
Delhi's AQI hits 'poor' as air quality worsens amid pollution crisis, may turn severe from...
US house resolution introduced to formally recognise, commemorate Sikh genocide of 1984
Israel launches strikes on military targets in Iran to retaliate for a missile attack
Farmers to protest in Punjab today against state government over various demands including...
Viral video: Woman's sizzling dance to ‘I don’t know what to do’ sets internet on fire, watch
IND vs NZ 2nd Test, Pune weather forecast: Will rain play spoilsport on Day 3 at MCA Stadium?
Minahil Malik's private video leaks online, Pakistani Tik Tok star files complaint: Is the MMS fake?
DNA TV Show: Lawrence Bishnoi, big revelation behind the code name `Guruji’
BIG trouble for Gautam Adani as SEBI issues show-cause notice to Adani Energy Solutions alleging...
BCCI announces India's squad for Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, Mohammed Shami misses out
Kalki 2898 AD: Prabhas' epic blockbuster will be re-releasing on big screen, but there's a catch
Viral Video: Man finds cobra inside sofa pillow, leaves internet shivering, watch
'BJP orchestrated this...': Arvind Kejriwal attacked during 'Pad yatra' in Delhi, alleges AAP
First time in 23 years! India register embarrassing record in Pune Test vs New Zealand
David Warner's lifetime captaincy ban lifted six years after ball-tampering scandal, set to lead....
Ratan Tata gave Shantanu Naidu personal loan for studying MBA in Cornell University of Rs...
Meet man, who leads R 150000 crore business, but drives Rs 6 lakh car, doesn't own phone, he is...
Anant Ambani's MIL and Radhika Merchant's mother buys luxury flat for Rs 20.76 crore in...
Aishwarya Rai didn't name herself but gave title of 'most beautiful women' to Abhishek Bachchan's...
Delhi police arrests seven Bishnoi gang shooters, huge quantity of arms recovered
PM Modi and Chancellor Scholz strengthen India-Germany ties, announce visa reforms by...
How can India qualify for WTC Final if they face defeat in 2nd Test against New Zealand?
Watch: Orry steals the show in cow costume as B-Town celebs begin Halloween festivities
Who do IAS officers Tina Dabi, Anudeep Durishetty, Srushti Deshmukh, Pari Bishnoi, others report to?
BRICS unveils symbolic banknote to challenge dollar dominance
'If I don't say...': Here's what Mukesh Ambani was 'instructed' to tell NVIDIA CEO by Nita Ambani
Meet Pune's richest man who owns Rs 750 crore home, has net worth of over Rs 204300 crore, he is...
IRCTC tour package to Andaman starts from Rs 57,230 for 6 days; check all details here
Google Doodle on KK: Self-taught singer sang at hotels before winning the National Award for…
IND vs NZ: Yashasvi Jaiswal makes history in Pune, becomes youngest Indian cricketer to...
World's richest man's net worth jumps to Rs 22724431845000 due to...
Dhanteras 2024: When is Dhantrayodashi? Know date, shubh muhurat, significance
MAMI 2024: Here's why The Room Next Door, A Fly on The Wall stood out at film festival
Youngest Indian student represents India on most iconic international tech platform
PAK vs ENG test: Saud Shakeel near century as Pakistan still trails by 80 runs
Diwali, Chhath Puja 2024: Vande Bharat trains for people travelling home; check route, fare, timings
This restaurant owner refuses to serve food vlogger, says 'Main tum logo se…', watch viral video
PM Modi and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz meet, exchange views on defence, trade, clean energy
Meet Indian who is first female CFO of HSBC in 160 years, not from IIT, IIM, she is from...
IND vs NZ 2nd Test: Team India's flop show continues, all out for 156, NZ lead by 103 runs
Need for a nuanced approach and realistic expectations from BRICS+